Quick answers
- Does Richard L. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Nelson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard L. Nelson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 477 Original Medicare patients and 934 services for Richard L. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard L. Nelson's NPI number?
- 1568446177. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard L. Nelson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 477 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 934 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)521 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)109 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)59 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)46 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)36 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Richard L. Nelson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Nelson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Parma Community General HospitalParma, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360041
- UH Cleveland Medical CenterCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360137
- UH St John Medical CenterWestlake, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360123
- University Hospitals - Elyria Medical CenterElyria, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360145
- University Hospitals Portage Medical CenterRavenna, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360078
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11100 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Hospitals Medical Group Inc2,294 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568446177 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians